Browsing: career success
Airbnb CEO refuses to have one-on-one meetings because they often turn into therapy sessions
Airbnb CEO and cofounder Brian Chesky doesn’t consider himself to be meeting-averse. But he abhors bad meetings, which he characterizes…
Bill Gates ‘didn’t believe in vacations’ and worked on the weekends while building Microsoft—but regretted it. Here are his 3 tips for success
Today is Bill Gates’ birthday. And it was 49 years ago this spring that he and Paul Allen founded Microsoft—a…
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and TV host Gayle King have been friends for nearly 50 years after meeting at a…
How KIND’s founder went from mowing lawns to selling his company for $5 billion—and becoming the newest ‘Shark Tank’ judge
KIND is a healthy snack company whose value proposition is to do the kind thing for your body, your taste…
Donald Trump is promising to bring back the America dream—but no one can agree on what it even is anymore
Donald Trump is promising to bring back the American dream ‘bigger, better, and stronger than ever before’ if he wins…
Each Cava location is worth a whopping $33 million. Its CEO explains how the Chipotle competitor is achieving explosive growth
The 52-year-old CEO and co-founder has watched Cava, the cult-classic Mediterranean fast-casual spot, skyrocket. Since its IPO last summer, the…
Samuel Adams’ founder carried a briefcase full of beer to business meetings before launching his $3 billion empire
The secret to brewing up a $3 billion business idea: a beloved family recipe, a bootstrapped business plan, and a…
Tech giants have spent the last two years culling their middle managers. Amazon was the latest to send theirs to…
‘LeBron of lacrosse’ Paul Rabil shares his leadership mindset playbook: Stay hands-on and learn competitive compromise
Paul Rabil, the former lacrosse star and co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), has a straightforward philosophy when it…
Utah has the best work environment in America, including the fewest hours on the clock. Here’s where your state ranks
Utah isn’t just the birthplace of JW Marriott, land of “America’s First Department Store,” and the unlikely launchpad of Kentucky…